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from tom and ron roy

updated wed 19 apr 00

 

mel jacobson on thu 13 apr 00


>From: "tgschs10"
>To: "mel jacobson"
>Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2000 20:58:42 -0700
>X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 5.00.2919.6600
>
>Mel,
>I thought that I had submitted this to the listserve 3-4 days ago but
>haven't seen it posted. Ron has agreed to act as the audit. Would you post
>the following? Thanks
>
>This sounds fine Tom - let me know if you need anything from me - RR
>
> >To all,
> >Some days ago, I made a suggestion that someone act as a depository to
> >collect funds for our outgoing moderator and his wife to show our
> >appreciation for their many years of hard work. I mentioned that I did not
> >personally know Joe or Mary. Several of you responded and were interested in
> >the idea. After discussion off list with some of you, I will agree to
> >collect and distribute your donations with Ron Roy acting as my audit. What
> >I intend to do is request donations in the form of checks which I'll copy
> >and pass on to Ron.
> >I was initially reluctant to get involved because I am an unknown entity to
> >most of you but I believe working in conjuction with Ron will allay
> >concerns. Below is my mailing address. If Mel will allow, I would like to
> >repost this weekly for the rest of the month for those who might be away. I
> >understand that Richard Burkett is a friend of Joe and Mary and may have
> >some ideas for gifts. Thanks
> >Thomas Sawyer, M.D., J.D.
> >8947 Bay Cove Court
> >Orlando, FL 32819
> >407-876-6244
> >tgschs10@msn.com
>
>

minnetonka, minnesota, u.s.a
http://www.pclink.com/melpots (website)

Joanne L. Van Bezooyen on fri 14 apr 00

Money donations?.....I think we should all send them a pot from each of us! A f
thousand mugs!

Joanne in Tucson

mel jacobson wrote:

> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>
> >From: "tgschs10"
> >To: "mel jacobson"
> >Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2000 20:58:42 -0700
> >X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 5.00.2919.6600
> >
> >Mel,
> >I thought that I had submitted this to the listserve 3-4 days ago but
> >haven't seen it posted. Ron has agreed to act as the audit. Would you post
> >the following? Thanks
> >
> >This sounds fine Tom - let me know if you need anything from me - RR
> >
> > >To all,
> > >Some days ago, I made a suggestion that someone act as a depository to
> > >collect funds for our outgoing moderator and his wife to show our
> > >appreciation for their many years of hard work. I mentioned that I did not
> > >personally know Joe or Mary. Several of you responded and were interested i
> > >the idea. After discussion off list with some of you, I will agree to
> > >collect and distribute your donations with Ron Roy acting as my audit. What
> > >I intend to do is request donations in the form of checks which I'll copy
> > >and pass on to Ron.
> > >I was initially reluctant to get involved because I am an unknown entity to
> > >most of you but I believe working in conjuction with Ron will allay
> > >concerns. Below is my mailing address. If Mel will allow, I would like to
> > >repost this weekly for the rest of the month for those who might be away. I
> > >understand that Richard Burkett is a friend of Joe and Mary and may have
> > >some ideas for gifts. Thanks
> > >Thomas Sawyer, M.D., J.D.
> > >8947 Bay Cove Court
> > >Orlando, FL 32819
> > >407-876-6244
> > >tgschs10@msn.com
> >
> >
>
> minnetonka, minnesota, u.s.a
> http://www.pclink.com/melpots (website)

Veena Raghavan on sun 16 apr 00

If the majority feel that one group gift would be better, that would be
great. But, I think Joy's idea would be much more personal and meaningful
coming from Clayarters. One problem, if everyone on Clayart gives them a
piece of pottery, will they need a special room built to house the
collection!?
But, I'm game for either idea
Veena

tgschs10 on sun 16 apr 00

Joanne,
Others have responeded that we should send a pot ---- a mug etc.,
personally I think this is stupid. I am certain tha he is a better potter
than myself; so lets be cheap send him something he doesn't neeed --
right ---- wrong. Instead lets be inventive, It is my understanding that he
would like to have a digital camera. God dammit how much would this cost. I
mean for a really good camera; I have a 1600 X 12000 pixel camera. Lets buy
a better one. God think of all he and Mary have done. How many hundrends of
people could contribute a dollar for the hundreds of hours. Co'monnon guys
lets give a nice rich gift. I'lll step up with a $50- $100 donation.
Obviously I hope it we collect several hundred, but this is ridulous - send
a mug; dumb.. Think of all of the hours he and Mary have spent helping all
of us.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Joanne L. Van Bezooyen"
To:
Sent: Friday, April 14, 2000 7:24 PM
Subject: Re: from Tom and Ron Roy


> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> Money donations?.....I think we should all send them a pot from each of
us! A f
> thousand mugs!
>
> Joanne in Tucson
>
> mel jacobson wrote:
>
> > ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> >
> > >From: "tgschs10"
> > >To: "mel jacobson"
> > >Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2000 20:58:42 -0700
> > >X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 5.00.2919.6600
> > >
> > >Mel,
> > >I thought that I had submitted this to the listserve 3-4 days ago but
> > >haven't seen it posted. Ron has agreed to act as the audit. Would you
post
> > >the following? Thanks
> > >
> > >This sounds fine Tom - let me know if you need anything from me - RR
> > >
> > > >To all,
> > > >Some days ago, I made a suggestion that someone act as a depository
to
> > > >collect funds for our outgoing moderator and his wife to show our
> > > >appreciation for their many years of hard work. I mentioned that I
did not
> > > >personally know Joe or Mary. Several of you responded and were
interested i
> > > >the idea. After discussion off list with some of you, I will agree to
> > > >collect and distribute your donations with Ron Roy acting as my
audit. What
> > > >I intend to do is request donations in the form of checks which I'll
copy
> > > >and pass on to Ron.
> > > >I was initially reluctant to get involved because I am an unknown
entity to
> > > >most of you but I believe working in conjuction with Ron will allay
> > > >concerns. Below is my mailing address. If Mel will allow, I would
like to
> > > >repost this weekly for the rest of the month for those who might be
away. I
> > > >understand that Richard Burkett is a friend of Joe and Mary and may
have
> > > >some ideas for gifts. Thanks
> > > >Thomas Sawyer, M.D., J.D.
> > > >8947 Bay Cove Court
> > > >Orlando, FL 32819
> > > >407-876-6244
> > > >tgschs10@msn.com
> > >
> > >
> >
> > minnetonka, minnesota, u.s.a
> > http://www.pclink.com/melpots (website)
>

Susan C. Maguire on mon 17 apr 00

Hi All......... I have to agree with this one hundred percent.... Joe and
Mary already have a house full of pots, and yes he does want a digital
camera. He's been looking for a while, and if he hasn't gotten one in the
last couple of months, it would be a great gift... For those who can't send
$, I know Joe and Mary would appreciate a simple note/card.... after all, I
think it was for the PEOPLE that they have done this for so long....

Susan Maguire On the SouthEast Coast of Florida, USA
SCM333@Aol.Com


n a message dated 04/16/2000 6:15:44 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
tgschs10@email.msn.com writes:

<< Others have responded that we should send a pot ---- a mug etc.,
personally I think this is stupid. I am certain that he is a better potter
than myself; >> It is my understanding that he
would like to have a digital camera. >>>>>>>I

Joanne L. Van Bezooyen on mon 17 apr 00

I really appreciate your opinions on the matter.
I wasn't suggesting ONE mug or pot ...I was thinking of Joyce's wonderful
collection of dinner plates.
I find your use of the words "stupid" and "dumb" quite offensive.
Turns me off to your message.

Joanne in Tucson

tgschs10 wrote:

> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> Joanne,
> Others have responeded that we should send a pot ---- a mug etc.,
> personally I think this is stupid. I am certain tha he is a better potter
> than myself; so lets be cheap send him something he doesn't neeed --
> right ---- wrong. Instead lets be inventive, It is my understanding that he
> would like to have a digital camera. God dammit how much would this cost. I
> mean for a really good camera; I have a 1600 X 12000 pixel camera. Lets buy
> a better one. God think of all he and Mary have done. How many hundrends of
> people could contribute a dollar for the hundreds of hours. Co'monnon guys
> lets give a nice rich gift. I'lll step up with a $50- $100 donation.
> Obviously I hope it we collect several hundred, but this is ridulous - send
> a mug; dumb.. Think of all of the hours he and Mary have spent helping all
> of us.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Joanne L. Van Bezooyen"
> To:
> Sent: Friday, April 14, 2000 7:24 PM
> Subject: Re: from Tom and Ron Roy
>
> > ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> > Money donations?.....I think we should all send them a pot from each of
> us! A f
> > thousand mugs!
> >
> > Joanne in Tucson
> >
> > mel jacobson wrote:
> >
> > > ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> > >
> > > >From: "tgschs10"
> > > >To: "mel jacobson"
> > > >Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2000 20:58:42 -0700
> > > >X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 5.00.2919.6600
> > > >
> > > >Mel,
> > > >I thought that I had submitted this to the listserve 3-4 days ago but
> > > >haven't seen it posted. Ron has agreed to act as the audit. Would you
> post
> > > >the following? Thanks
> > > >
> > > >This sounds fine Tom - let me know if you need anything from me - RR
> > > >
> > > > >To all,
> > > > >Some days ago, I made a suggestion that someone act as a depository
> to
> > > > >collect funds for our outgoing moderator and his wife to show our
> > > > >appreciation for their many years of hard work. I mentioned that I
> did not
> > > > >personally know Joe or Mary. Several of you responded and were
> interested i
> > > > >the idea. After discussion off list with some of you, I will agree to
> > > > >collect and distribute your donations with Ron Roy acting as my
> audit. What
> > > > >I intend to do is request donations in the form of checks which I'll
> copy
> > > > >and pass on to Ron.
> > > > >I was initially reluctant to get involved because I am an unknown
> entity to
> > > > >most of you but I believe working in conjuction with Ron will allay
> > > > >concerns. Below is my mailing address. If Mel will allow, I would
> like to
> > > > >repost this weekly for the rest of the month for those who might be
> away. I
> > > > >understand that Richard Burkett is a friend of Joe and Mary and may
> have
> > > > >some ideas for gifts. Thanks
> > > > >Thomas Sawyer, M.D., J.D.
> > > > >8947 Bay Cove Court
> > > > >Orlando, FL 32819
> > > > >407-876-6244
> > > > >tgschs10@msn.com
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > > minnetonka, minnesota, u.s.a
> > > http://www.pclink.com/melpots (website)
> >

Lesley Alexander on mon 17 apr 00


A camera, or cash equivalent so they can decide for themselves what to buy,
sounds like a great idea. The Olympus C-2020 seems to be a current winner;
Olympus is coming out soon with an even better one. I'm in the market
myself and trying to decide. Someone could check these websites:

http://www.imaging-resource.com
http://www.olympus.com
http://shopper.cnet.com

You can now get a C-2020 for less than $600. Yum! Lesley in So Calif.

Dannon Rhudy on mon 17 apr 00

.....
lets be inventive, It is my understanding that he
>would like to have a digital camera.....
people could contribute a dollar
......Co'monnon guys......

------------------------------------------

I've been away for a few days, and don't know how long this
has been under discussion. I think a digital camera would
be an excellent choice, and worthy of someone who has given
thousands & thousands of hours of his time to the benefit
of the list. Plus, think how useful such a camera might
indeed be in some of Joe's research in South America.

Count me in, Tom.

regards

Dannon Rhudy
potter@koyote.com

Cindy Strnad on mon 17 apr 00

A camera sounds great.

People on the list need not be intimidated by offers of $50-100, though.
It's wonderful that some are willing to give so much, but there are many,
many people on this list, and if even 20% of us do a little, there couldn't
be much of a burden on anyone.

I say give them the cash, with no stipulations. If they want a digital
camera, they'll want to choose their own, and perhaps they'd rather do
something else, after all. Just tell me whom to send the money to.

Cindy Strnad
earthenv@gwtc.net
Earthen Vessels Pottery
RR 1, Box 51
Custer, SD 57730

Janet Kaiser on tue 18 apr 00

I am not good at maths and have no calculator, but have worked out at an
average of an hour per day going through the list and editing/moderating
since 1995, that would come to 2400 hours. Now that conveniently comes to
the equivalent of 100 twenty-four-hour days AT LEAST. Over three months day
and night, or coming up to a year 9 to 5 workdays. That is an awful lot of
time out of these good people's lives! Not to mention the hassle involved.

And I would like to think that Mary gets a hand-shake too... (talk has only
been of Joe's digital camera so far).

If they have batteries in the jungle and the humidity does not affect the
thing, why not? But I think the $ would be sensible, so they can do what
they want! A holiday would probably be the most appropriate after ALL THAT
WORK!!

Janet Kaiser
P.S. How will we people without a US bank account or credit card be able to
contribute?

The Chapel of Art, Criccieth LL52 0EA, GB-Wales
Home of The International Potters Path
TEL: (01766) 523570
WEB: http://www.the-coa.org.uk
EMAIL: postbox@the-coa.org.uk
----- Original Message -----
From: Dannon Rhudy
To:
Sent: 17 April 2000 22:05
Subject: Re: from Tom and Ron Roy


> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> .....
> lets be inventive, It is my understanding that he
> >would like to have a digital camera.....
> people could contribute a dollar
> ......Co'monnon guys......
>
> ------------------------------------------
>
> I've been away for a few days, and don't know how long this
> has been under discussion. I think a digital camera would
> be an excellent choice, and worthy of someone who has given
> thousands & thousands of hours of his time to the benefit
> of the list. Plus, think how useful such a camera might
> indeed be in some of Joe's research in South America.
>
> Count me in, Tom.
>
> regards
>
> Dannon Rhudy
> potter@koyote.com
>

NakedClay@aol.com on tue 18 apr 00

In a message dated 4/17/00 3:07:50 PM Pacific Daylight Time, Cindy writes:

> I say give them the cash, with no stipulations. If they want a digital
> camera, they'll want to choose their own, and perhaps they'd rather do
> something else, after all. Just tell me whom to send the money to.

As a point of compromise, I suggest buying a gift certificate at an
electronic store, which has a website, as well as stores in major cities.
That way, the recipients can choose which camera (or other equipment, of
their choosing) will work best, and if they live far from a store, they can
buy it from the retailer on the web.

Milton NakedClay@AOL.COM

Suddenly wet Mojave Desert--the rain comes and goes quickly here!